Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday, September 8, at Balmoral Castle in Scotland after reigning for 70 years. She was 96. She lived a rich life and witnessed various events in the history of the world. Several films and web series have been made over the years narrating stories about the Queen and the Royal family. Here's looking at some of the actors who flawlessly portrayed the role of the Queen for the screen. (All Photos/ Movie stills)
Updated On: 2022-09-09 07:29 PM IST
Helen Mirren in 'The Queen' (2006)
The legendary Helen Mirren played the British Monarch in the 2006 film. Three years before playing the role, she was knighted by Her Majesty. Mirren was given the Academy Award for her performance and was also allowed to have dinner with the Queen
Freya Wilson in 'The King’s Speech' (2010)
She played the child Princess Elizabeth in the film that was set during World War II. The film won 2010's Best Picture at the Oscars
Stella Gonet in 'Spencer' (2021)
Scottish actress Stella Gonet essayed the role of the Queen in the film that is centered around Princess Diana's existentialism before her divorce from Prince Charles
Jeannette Charles in 'Austin Powers Goldmember', 'National Lampoon', and more
She holds the Guinness Book World Records for having played the queen in the most number of films. She first played the Queen in a movie called, 'Loriots Telecabinets'. She has also played the Queen in films like 'National Lampoon's European Vacation', 'The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad', and the TV movie 'The Queen Special'
Claire Foy in The Crown (Season 1 and 2)
She was the first to play the Queen in the popular Netflix series 'The Crown'. She played a young Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of the series
Olivia Colman in The Crown (Season 3 and 4)
After Claire Foy, the baton was passed to Olivia Colman to play a more mature Queen Elizabeth in seasons 3 and 4 of the series
Imelda Staunton in The Crown (Season 5 and 6)
Staunton will take over from Colman as Queen Elizabeth II in the fifth stage of 'The Crown' and the sixth and final season. The fifth season will air in November 2022 but makers have shared Staunton's look as the Queen on social media platforms
